PHO / Registrar (Rural Generalist) Laidley

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing programs

Professional development

Flexible work options

EAP

Job summary

West Moreton Health is seeking a medical practitioner to deliver direct patient care across rural facilities, including inpatient, outpatient and emergency services.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, review and develop care processes, and ensure appropriate records and confidentiality while supporting rural health pathways and clinical governance.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to deliver primary rural medical care and ED care.
• Registration eligible with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Postgraduate experience in inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care inpatients, outpatients and ED at Rural Facilities.
• Lead the multidisciplinary team to improve care and develop care processes.
• Liaise with doctors, manage referrals and maintain confidential records.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Rural medicine

Emergency medicine

Education

MBBS

Rural Generalist fellowship

Job description

About West Moreton HealthWest Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.What it's like to work with us | West Moreton HealthThe key responsibilities of the role includeFulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Queensland Health's core values.Provide direct patient care as rostered to the inpatients, outpatients and Emergency Department at our Rural Facilities (CSCF Level 2).Provide leadership of the multidisciplinary team to improve care by being a role model, reviewing and developing care process, monitoring emerging issues and leading changes.Undertake clinical responsibilities by providing patient care, liaison with other doctors, and hospital for referrals, and maintaining appropriate records and confidentiality.What we're looking forOur ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:Competence and capability in primary rural medical practice and/or emergency medicine (particularly hospital-based practice)Experience in delivering quality care to inpatients, outpatients and Emergency Department clients across a variety of acuity and care needs.Knowledge and practical application of the National Quality & Safety Standards through the delivery of Safe and Quality focussed Patient centred care.Excellent communication and ability to function in a multidisciplinary team and to provide leadership within the team.Mandatory RequirementsVaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16MBBS or equivalent qualification eligible to apply for registration at this level with the Medical Board of Australia.Training towards Rural Generalist fellowship completion is highly desirable either via Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine or Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.Minimum requirement - completed three years postgraduate or the equivalent (i.e. if an internship is counted as undergraduate component of a medical degree - this internship can be counted as one postgraduate year).Why choose usProfessional development opportunities.Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.To applyFor further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.